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WHY WE GIVE

Prayer

  • Approximately 2,400 prayer requests are shared throughout the year.
  • More than 5,000 names are sent to our Prayer Circle in a year.
  • Each week, a team of 12 caring volunteers reaches out to people who may be grieving, recovering, experiencing recent or ongoing concerns, living homebound or in care facilities, and/or losing connections with the church. 
  • About 2,000 outreach calls, emails, and visits are made annually. 

WORSHIP

  • We have gathered for worship 112 times over the past year, including for special services like Longest Night and Stepping Stone
  • 955 individuals have attended worship this year.
  • We have sung 1,456 hymns and choral pieces on Sundays.
  • Seven different music ensembles lead us in worship.
  • More than 85 people contribute their gifts to our music ministry.

Missions

  • Nearly 400 people participated in various fundraising, education, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
  • We have raised $10,000 and provided nearly 20 volunteers to help build a new home for a family through Habitat for Humanity.
  • We donated 1,000 pounds of food to Hope Food Pantry.
  • We provided crisis support for around 60 AISD families this year.
  • Three non-profit organizations utilize space on our campus.
  • We provided financial support to 40 community-based and social justice organizations.

LEARNING

  • 188 adults participated in faith development classes.
  • Over 237 individuals subscribe to "Bread for Our Journey," our weekly scripture study.
  • 43 Youth (6th - 12th graders) have come to Youth Group this year.
  • 35 children and 44 volunteers attended Vacation Bible School.
  • 104 Godly Play faith lessons were offered for children this past year.
  • Grace Garden children have experienced 33 Chapel lessons.

COMMUNITY

  • We welcomed 80 new members into our congregation this year.
  • Our JOY senior adults ministry has taken 12 field trips to fun locations.
  • More than 70 people of all ages attended our Family Breakfasts.
  • 12 memorial services were held at Saint John's in 2023.
  • Grace Garden hosted 13 community events this year.

 

Thank you

Your Generosity at Work

Lyn Loeffler spoke on Sunday, August 8th about how giving to Saint John's impacts our community.

 
 
 

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            Required Minimum Distributions from IRAs

            If you have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and are at a certain age, there are certain stipulations required by the IRS. Learn more in our FAQs below.

              Communion Rail Offering

              Communion Rail Offering for September
              World Communion Sunday

              On World Communion Sunday, United Methodists, in conjunction with other denominations worldwide, participate in communion to recognize our unity in Jesus Christ. This universal and inclusive connection is the foundation of the special offering for World Communion Sunday. Donations support racial and ethnic students in achieving their goals and transforming communities. These funds provide scholarships, grants, mentoring, and training for leadership development in the U.S. and throughout the world.

              On the first Sunday of the month, your Communion Rail Offering may be placed in the boxes located at the altar rail. All month long, you may also give to the communion rail online, by mail, or by placing an envelope in the offering plate. In the memo line, please designate your gift for “Communion Rail Offering”.

              Frequently Asked Questions

              What is the “General Fund” offering?


              Each fall, staff and volunteers of Saint John’s set the financial priorities for the next year through the general fund budget. General Fund offerings, pledges to the General Fund and other items make up the revenue for the General Fund budget. The budget provides the financial resources for adult, youth and children educational ministries, worship ministries, human resources, general administrative and facility expenses.

              What is the “Communion Rail” offering?


              On the first Sunday of the month, communion is offered in worship. After each person receives the communion elements, each person is invited to pray or meditate at the altar rail. If you so choose, you may leave a small financial token at the altar rail. Each month a different mission initiative is selected to receive the offerings gathered at the rail. The pre-selected mission initiative will be announced in the service and that week’s newsletter.

              What is the Saint John’s Endowment Fund?


              The Endowment Fund of Saint John's was established in 1976 to provide members and friends of the church the opportunity to make charitable gifts to a permanent endowment of financial support. By including Saint John's in your will or estate plans, you can significantly strengthen our church's vital mission both locally and around the world. Grants from this fund support many strategic plan initiatives around our community. Click Here to read our FAQs about the Endowment Fund.

              What do I need to know about Required Minimum Distributions from my IRA?

              If you have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and are at a certain age, there are certain stipulations required by the IRS. IRS law allows these taxpayers to make direct, annual transfers of up to $100,000 from their IRA using Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) to a church without treating the distribution as taxable income. If you choose to make a QCD from your IRA account this year, please consider Saint John's. To learn more, please contact your tax professional or fiduciary representatives.

              Who do I contact if I want more information about giving?
              Please contact Jennifer Heath, Business Administrator, by or by calling or 512-452-5737 x 225.